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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1884
Page
4
The Sterling Colorado News reports extensive winter feed destruction by fire on the range, predicting a large loss. Editors F M Kimmell urge prepaid subscription support as the Tribune records their policy.
The article notes the changes among leading Republicans after the election, calling the turn of events sincerely regretted and deprecated. It states the defeat is conceded and urges moving on, with the notion that “Let the dead bury the dead.”
Residents voice fatigue over frequent earthquakes this fall and discuss circulating a large petition. They consider asking the mugwumps to go west to test if the earth settles without them for a few weeks, not directly blaming the mugwumps yet exploring the experiment.
The speaker laments a sixty thousand Republican majority in a territorial delegate election as proof of GOP setbacks in New York Indiana and other eastern states. He argues youthful energy moves west while the weak stay home and Democrats gain, claiming Dakota prevented a sweeping northern victory.
In heated editorials the free trade journals praise their triumph and critique Randall and his Randellite wing. They warn that if anti tariff bills reach Congress Randallites may be expelled from the party and denied spoils of victory. Topics debates the future of factional alliances.
George A. Mott, postmaster at Pearsalls, Queens county Long Island, writes Governor Cleveland to congratulate him yet reveals he voted against him. He states his postmaster job is vacant and urges removal of frauds, urging Cleveland to be president and do right.
The New York Tribune urges immediate urban and national prep for cholera. It warns the disease may reach shores, urges sanitary measures, special appropriations, and lessons from Europe to avoid costly tragedy and widespread suffering.
New York dispatched two loads of beans to Boston deepening a bond of sympathy between the two cities. The gesture signals renewed goodwill and communal ties across the Northeast.
The Leman Brand contest in Chicago over an Illinois Senate seat becomes a national issue as the county canvassers refuse to look beyond returns. Brand holds a prima facie claim to the seat, while Republicans claim forgery and plan to block any certif ication, signaling a bitter legislative battle to determine the U S senator.
France mocked America by accusing its dog of trichinosis and banning the animal from its territory. Now Brazil seals all French imports over cholera fears. Paris seeks to change Brazilian opinion to avoid harming French industry reliant on Brazilian trade.
Snow signals winter in Blackwood as many new houses rise on the divides and wolves and coyotes threaten flocks. Windmills built by Lawton Armacost and Russell Wats dot the sheep ranches while Dr. Robinson plans a Missouri colony for spring. Local hunt exploits by Hudson Bros are praised as Noe and his brother deer-hunt record stands out.
A Waukegan Gazette call to fathers and mothers stresses home life over street temptations. It asks who mourns morally for local boys and urges providing books, papers, games, and company to keep them engaged. It warns reform costs less than fines and bail and urges prompt, generous restraint.
R S Cooley's bulletin lists quarter sections priced from $640 to $1 200 cash with land timber and water options 6 11 miles from town and 2 miles from town Also houses and lots in McCook West and South McCook one acre with house a retail grocery outfit and a country store location for lease in Beaver Valley All listings call Kh8 Cooley real estate agent first door south of U S Land Office McCook
A bold advertising scheme promises wealth to readers who participate. The plan rewards entrants with an elegant Keystone Coin and a Keystone Elgin stem wind watch valued at $46, plus a selection of articles up to $15.00 in value.
The ad touts a reliable western jewelry shop with fresh stock and no inferior pieces. Emphasizes wholesale style discounts and urges buyers to save dollars by purchasing from the knowledgeable storeholder.
A fashion feature highlights more than 50 new patterns introduced for ladies and gents in the West Chain collection. Designers showcase variety from textiles to cut styles, aiming at seasonal updates and broader wardrobe options.
Notices from the McCook Nebraska land office announce settlers Jerry Griffin Alfred Rider Christian Biaeholder and Thomas McQuay filing for final proof to validate claims. Each notice lists final proof date witnesses and land descriptions in sections of townships west.
November 25 1884 filed by settler Ernest Fuller D 5 874 for southeastern quarter of section 15 township 1n range 26w with witnesses Stephen A Rogers G Lloyd Clark Rufus Hinkley and C Howard Moulton all of Indianola Nebraska to prove residence and cultivation date January 3 1865 confirmed by county land records officer signature Bogigter LAWS
Settlers file notice of intention to prove residence and cultivation at McCook Neb in late December. Witnesses listed include Samuel B. Graham Edmund Wychoff Jacob Fouts and James C. Lafferty all of Danbury Neb for Moses M. Weaver and John W. Tolman Homestead entries 1450 185 respectively under Harrison and Township 1 North Range 28 West with dates and names as filed.
November 1844 and November 1884 land notices identify Montgomery Doyle and Sarah E McKillip as claimants with final proof dates. Both list witnesses William McKillip Samuel Haynie H B Cooley and Frank F Puterbaugh, all of Thornburg Neb, for described sections townships and ranges in their filings.
November 18 1884 at McCook Neb the proof will be made before December 26 1884 for Charles Knipping Homestead 17 in township 3 north range 30 west. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation are John McArthur Mathias Mocha Jerry Griffin and Frank Stocklussa all of McCook Neb.
Harmon W. Eaton schedules final proof for his homestead 147 covering lots 5 6 7 in section 33 township 3 north range 20 west. He will present witnesses John Whittaker William Bremmer H H Pickens and John Eaton all of McCook Neb to prove continuous residence and cultivation.
Notices from McCook Nebraska recorders listing applicants Clinton Harlow Nancy Bowman Urika Peterson Henry Baxter and Charlies Hinman with land descriptions in sections townships and ranges. Witnesses named to prove residence cultivation and settlement include Hiram Plumb Thomas Plumb William Shockley Charles E McPherson Thomas Murphy and others from McCook Danbury and Stoughton.
October 20 entry for Mattie A. Gentry Homestead 1595 southwest quarter section 20 township 4 north range 2 west. Claimant must prove residence and one cultivation year, with Stewart Hore Johnson and Alfred Carter of McCook named as witnesses. John Modreth listed as official. L A Laws Register.
The land office at McCook Nebraska will hear proof for William Harber Homestead Entry 6 on December 1. The entry covers the southeast quarter of section 12 in township 1 north range 2 west. Claimant and witnesses Henry E Standard James B Miller Thomas Plumb and HB Duckworth all reside in Danbury Nebraska.
McCook Nebraska dates October 25 1884 notices list proof hearings before the register or receiver at McCook on December 9 7 and 1 1884 for multiple homestead entries including James Kilpatrick William Vincent and Jabez Barraclough. Witnesses named John Osher James Campbell Isaac Shepherd George Simmerman Solomon Smith Derland Swinehart. Locations Stoughton Osborn McCook Nebraska.
Notices announce final proof dates for homestead filings in McCook Nebraska. Gilbert Nettleton seeks D S 420 on lands in sections 1 and 10 with witnesses Barnes Stone Fitch and Johnston. John McArthur seeks Homestead Entry 116 on sections 1 and 12 with witnesses Hills Kipping Phelan Machis. John Glennon seeks D 5 Ll for northeast quarter of section 21 with Hinman Jacobs Bales Barraclough as witnesses.
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